Friedman To Lead Ash Brokerage’s New Connecticut Sales Office

Fort Wayne, IN - October 29, 2008 – Lori Friedman joins Ash Brokerage as Managing Director of Ash's newest office located in Woodbridge, Conn.

With 20 years of experience in the insurance brokerage industry, Lori has returned from retirement to partner with Ash Brokerage, a family-based, independently-owned brokerage general agency. Her professional mission with Ash is to assist financial professionals in growing their practice by developing stronger, more productive relationships with their clients.

“Ash Brokerage, in my opinion, is one of the best companies around and frankly the only company I would come back to the business for,” Lori said. “About 20 years ago, when I first started in brokerage, I built an insurance agency as a boutique shop that later turned into a commodity type of business when we sold it. By joining the Ash team, I have come full circle as I can now grow a boutique business within a very large organization. We will not only be able to offer our clients the service I was able to provide before, but we can now offer many more tools and resources for marketing as well as underwriting coupled with personalized service.”

Lori learned the business from her father, the late industry icon Sid Friedman. For over a decade she served as the President of now Guardian-owned brokerage agency Innovative Underwriters. Lori has been a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table since 1990, completed the advanced business course in LUTCF and attended the MDRT fast track institute. In addition, Lori is a Top of the Table past member and main platform speaker. Joining Lori at Ash is her long-time colleague and friend Gina Shaffer, serving as the office’s New Business Coordinator.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Lori and Gina join the Ash family,” said Tim Ash, CEO. “Lori’s leadership will add tremendous success to Ash. We are lucky to have her on board.”

The office officially opens its doors on Nov. 1, 2008. Lori can be contacted at (203) 298-4260 or [email protected]. The office address is 1764 Litchfield Turnpike, Suite 204, Woodbridge, CT 06525.

Ash Brokerage Corporation is a national leader in the insurance brokerage industry, providing insurance and financial professionals with unparalleled access to the most dynamic portfolio of product resources in the industry. With more than 15 office locations in the United States, Ash Brokerage is staffed by experts specializing in life insurance, annuities, long term care, disability income, advanced markets and underwriting. Ash Brokerage has access to more than 80 top-rated insurance carriers and is committed to investigating, analyzing and comparing products across the industry to ensure the advisor has the right solution for their customer. Founded in 1971, Ash Brokerage is independently owned and is a member of the Brokerage Resources of America (BRAMCO). For additional information, visit ashbrokerage.com .

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